Guest Scholars

Kate Browne's Golden Girls Scholarship: Queers, Motherhood, Tricksters, & The American Dream

One of the best books we read in 2020 was Dr. Kate Browne's TV Milestone Series' book, The Golden Girls.

Everyone’s Favorite Golden Girls Grandma, Sophia Petrillo, is a Mischievous Trickster

Ask a casual Golden Girls fan who their favorite is, and there’s a safe bet that they’ll probably answer ‘Sophia.’ And why not?

How Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls is the Ultimate Sucker for the American Dream

Put down your bootstraps and brace yourself, we have some bad news. The American Dream isn't real. And Rose Nylund doesn't know.

Blanche Devereaux of The Golden Girls is Decidedly Uncomfortable with Motherhood

Ah, yes, child-rearing. Since the beginning of time (no, really) society has painted the picture of women as inherent nurtures. Blergh.

Dorothy Zbornak Might Not Be Queer, but She’s an Amazing “Queering” Character on The Golden Girls

It’s no secret that The Golden Girls is a fan favorite of the queer community. And Dorothy is a 'queering' character.

Gender, Stigma, & Illness in The Golden Girls: A Chat with Scholar Miles Martin

Scholar Miles Martin discusses how The Golden Girls tackles HIV/AIDS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and addiction affecting women on the show.

The Golden Girls’ Enneagram Numbers

What are the enneagram numbers and personalities of Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia?